How to grow spinach in autumn

Spinach is a common vegetable that can be grown all year round. Autumn spinach refers to spinach grown from August to November. So how do autumn spinach grow?

1. Seed treatment

Generally, sowing begins in August. The temperature in this period is relatively high, which has a certain impact on the seed development of spinach. Especially in early August, most of the temperatures in this period are above 25 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is best to do a good job of germination before sowing. It can accelerate the emergence of seeds and shorten the growth cycle. Germination can choose the simplest water soaking method. First, wash the seeds with clean water, and then soak them in clean water for about three to five days. After the seeds grow out of the bud, they can be sown. During this period, pay attention to changing the water in time.

II. Timely sowing

Spinach is generally direct seeding, mainly broadcast, sowing time can be in late July or early October in batches, before sowing to apply enough bottom water, the seeds evenly broadcast on the ground, and then light comb rake topsoil, the seeds covered. In straw or shed, shading moisture, to keep the soil moist, conducive to accelerating emergence, about a week can Qi Miao. Sowing amount should be determined according to climate change. In the early stage of high temperature, drought and rainy period, it is easy to cause dead seedlings. The sowing amount is relatively large, generally about six kilograms per mu. In the late stage, the temperature decreases, and the sowing amount can be reduced. About three kilograms per mu is used.

III. Field management

Autumn spinach in the seedling growth period, its temperature is relatively high, so more watering to maintain the soil moisture, but also play a role in reducing the soil temperature, to provide a comfortable planting environment for seedlings, autumn spinach in the early growth stage is in a dry climate period, so also strengthen the management of fertilizer and water, when growing leaves, you can irrigate some dung water, with the temperature decreases, slowly increase the fertility concentration, However, this method is only suitable for use when the soil is dry or the climate is dry. When the seedlings grow two to three leaves, they should be properly thinned, and then the weeds in the field should be cleaned, and fertilizer should be applied in time. Organic fertilizer should be used when topdressing, and quick-acting fertilizer should be used at the later stage of growth.

IV. Harvesting

Autumn spinach has a short growth cycle and can be harvested 30 to 60 days after sowing. Harvest depends on growth and market demand. Generally, when the plant grows to 10 cm, it can be harvested in batches. When harvesting, priority should be given to harvesting those that grow too dense or fast bolting. When harvesting, the diseased leaves and withered leaves should also be removed, tied into a handful of half jin or one jin, and then sold on the market.

Autumn spinach planting is relatively simple, but if you want high yield, you must master planting techniques and do a good job in field management.